Fijian President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote officiated in his last investiture ceremony at State House yesterday and thanked Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama and Government for its continued support throughout his term in office.
“We came in here to serve the nation and I’d like to thank you and your government and the nation and our people for supporting this institution during my term as President,” he said.
In addition, the Head of State thanked the chairperson of the College of Honour, Dr Akanisi Kedrayate and her team for ensuring that all nominations were carefully assessed and that only carefully vetted recommendations were submitted.
“Today’s consecration ceremony of the Order of Fiji Awards fulfils and successfully concludes one of my literary duties in this office, which is to honor, acknowledge, and reward each individual and collective support for our beloved nation.”
The 50th Anniversary of Independence commemorative medal was bestowed upon:
- Minister Inia Batikoto Seruiratu
- Ambassador Mosese Tikoitoga
- John O’Connor
- Lt Col Laisiasa Tuitubou
- Dr James Fong
- Rajesh Punja
- Gardiner Whiteside
- Kalpesh Patel
- Dr Aalisha Sahukhan
- Mahendra Tappoo
- Reverend Joji Rinakama
- Jayanti Meghji
- Dr Jemesa Tudravu
- Mohammed Zain Ul Abidean
- Sanjay Kaba
- Dr Luke Nasedra
- Karalaini Macanawai (Retired Midwife, returned to duty onboard MV Veivueti – during COVID-19 response)
- Rajesh Patel
- Una Rokoura
- Rusiate Raidaveta
- Sale Sorovaki
- Jope Tuikabe
- Umarji Musa
- Saiasi Fuli
- Mosese Nakoroi
- Rupeni Kunaturaga
- Tuipolotu Nauluvou Tuiloma
- Viliame Gadolo
- Livai Siga
- Niumaia Gucake
- Faga Avoiki
- Amelia Ravu
- Vasiti Vugakoto
- Mere Wavu
- Inoke Tabisa
- Sailasa Kuruwale Saratibau
- Akuila Nawai
- Kameli Tacikalou
- Jone Vakaroronalevu Tawake
- Jese Suliano
- Veresi Sakunitoga
- Mesui Degei
- Makelesi Tamoi
- Naibuka Ranuku
- Avete Tiritabua
- Vairusi Tamana Rasova
- Dr Amrish Krishnan
- Judy Compain
